Poland's diplomatic rift with Ukraine deepens as President Zelenskyy returns a state order amid reports of harsh words.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned a Polish state order — the Order of the White Eagle — after a heated exchange with Polish officials, deepening an already tense diplomatic rift between Kyiv and Warsaw. Polish presidential ministers publicly criticized the move, and coverage across Polish media quickly picked up the dispute.
In the coming days, both sides are expected to issue further statements; Polish President Andrzej Duda may directly address the matter, and Ukraine could respond formally. Whether the spat escalates into a broader strain on bilateral cooperation — especially on defense and aid — will determine how long the story stays in the headlines.
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